LEWIS CRESCENT, WA8 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WA8 7JU

LEWIS CRESCENT, WA8 7JU, Halton has recorded a total of 81 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.53 per 1,000 population. This WA8 7JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WA8 postcode area, which has experienced 583 crimes and a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WA8 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WA8 7JU, encompassing approximately 2941 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)

WA8 7JU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Cameron Road with total crimes: 8

LEWIS CRESCENT, WA8 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4127.5370.83%
Anti-social behaviour1213.94-33.33%
Public order84.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7240.00%
Bicycle theft32.38-40.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Shoplifting21.02-71.43%
Other theft10.68-80.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour188.16-10.00%
Shoplifting76.12133.33%
Bicycle theft52.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-16.67%
Other theft51.7066.67%
Public order41.70-50.00%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.13-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.1642.86%
Public order86.80166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.720.00%
Other theft32.04-25.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.71-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour148.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.7650.00%
Other theft42.04-20.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Public order31.02-66.67%
Drugs21.020.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.233.12%
Anti-social behaviour2011.2242.86%
Public order96.80200.00%
Other theft53.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Bicycle theft31.0250.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.11-13.51%
Anti-social behaviour1410.88-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.76-60.00%
Public order31.36-25.00%
Drugs31.02-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3729.2385.00%
Anti-social behaviour1612.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.44100.00%
Drugs83.40166.67%
Public order42.72300.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.62-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson56.8025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-60.00%
Drugs31.36-50.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-66.67%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.73-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour108.84150.00%
Drugs63.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04-42.86%
Public order31.36-62.50%
Bicycle theft31.02200.00%
Shoplifting31.0250.00%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.79100.00%
Public order810.20-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.7240.00%
Drugs52.38150.00%
Robbery51.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.70-50.00%
Other theft41.360.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Shoplifting21.02-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.01-54.55%
Public order95.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.06-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-37.50%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Burglary31.3650.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Drugs21.02-50.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.196.45%
Anti-social behaviour1911.22111.11%
Criminal damage and arson86.46166.67%
Drugs42.720.00%
Other theft31.36-40.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-33.33%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.540.00%
Other theft53.060.00%
Drugs41.700.00%
Shoplifting41.360.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Public order31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202418
July 202420
June 202414
May 202420
April 202414
March 202416
February 20244
January 202410
December 20234
November 20238
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202441
August 202424
July 202424
June 202425
May 202433
April 202432
March 202437
February 202420
January 202426
December 202330
November 202315
October 202333
September 202331

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WA8 7JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cameron Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Smith Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Moorside Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
  • 6. Milton Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Moor Lane South
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Naughton Road
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 10. Rose Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scott Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brunner Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Emily Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hospital
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Violet Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Guest Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. A562
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Egypt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Carlton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Sinclair Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mottershead Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1